Zeekr 7X Fire During Charging in Ningbo; Company Cites Unauthorized Repairs After Severe Collision

On the evening of August 9, Zeekr released a statement regarding a vehicle overheating incident at a charging station in Ningbo. Earlier that day, a Zeekr vehicle experienced overheating at a charging station in Haishu District, Ningbo. Fire services arrived promptly and extinguished the fire; no injuries were reported. Preliminary verification indicates that the vehicle had been involved in a serious collision recently, and after the accident, it was not inspected or repaired at a brand-authorized service center. Zeekr is currently cooperating with fire and other relevant authorities in on-site investigation and cause determination. The final cause will be based on the official conclusions of the authorities.

Earlier, on the morning of August 9, a Zeekr 7X caught fire at a public charging station opposite Haixi Mingyue Community in Haishu District, Ningbo. The vehicle had been involved in an accident on June 11, 2026, and was not repaired at an authorized service center before being sold by the original owner. The fire in the video has been extinguished, and the specific cause is under investigation by relevant authorities, with final results to be announced.